Podcasts about madagascar vanilla

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss Cassia essential oil, which reminds them of Snickerdoodles. It is great in coffee. But be careful using this "hot" oil topically! Cassia also make a great oil to diffuse for fall scents and blends well with Wild Orange, Clove and Madagascar Vanilla. Here are 2 diffuser blend recipes: Ginger Snap 2 drops of cassia 2 drops of clove 2 drops of ginger Oatmeal Cookie Blend 2 drops of cassia 2 drops of cedarwood 3 drops of wild orange To find the price or purchase Cassia and/or Cinnamon Bark, click here: https://doterra.me/lXsgMX To learn more about the podcast, check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bottlepopppinpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Heather Skold, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jugglingsimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Meg Fittsgill, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.balanceredeemed.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we sit down with Karrie Shust to talk about all of the ways doTERRA oils can enhance all of your summer gatherings. She'll discuss why the environment for your gathering is so important, how you can use essential oils like Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Lime to promote your environment, as well as some of her favorite oils to use in her summer recipes like Ginger, Madagascar Vanilla, and Cinnamon. This episode is sponsored by PB Restore and the Serenity Sleep System, learn more about how you can get a free, exclusive copy of the Internal Use of Essential Oils audiobook by purchasing any of these new products. If you'd like to enroll to be a doTERRA member and receive a 25% wholesale discount on all products click here.

Back in the day, shopping for a scented candle would take you to a dusty shelf in the back of the lingerie department. In came Laura and Harry. When they founded Slatkin & Co in 1992, the couple put home fragrance on the map, creating the category and infusing it with a sense of luxury and refinement. Their first candle, Bamboo, became an instant fan-favorite and remains their #1 bestseller after more than three decades.In 2008, Laura launched NEST New York, collaborating with master perfumers to create a collection that spans home and fine fragrance. Harry continues to run Slatkin & Co, which includes Homeworx and four other brands.Hosted by Scentbird's Brittney Jackson Moseley, this episode is split into two parts:In Part 1, Laura and Harry open up about the highs and lows of building businesses together, reveal that they didn't like each other at first, and share the secret to a long and happy marriage. They bring us into their enchanting lifestyle, give us an intimate tour of their home, which doubles as a fragrance testing lab, and share their tips for scenting different rooms to create a sensory paradise for family and friends.In Part 2, Laura shares an inside look at the NEST New York collection, starting with the 18th-century English artist who inspired the brand's iconic botanical paintings. She'll touch on the viral Madagascar Vanilla perfume oil, the crowd-pleaser Grapefruit candle, and the stunning new Lychee Rose fine fragrance. Hear her reaction to a surprising Andy Cohen moment and learn how she recommends layering with perfume oils.Part 2 Highlights:• Inspiration from 18th-century botanical paintings• The Sephora meeting that changed everything• Perfume oils, a new way to wear fragrance• Why fine fragrance took off during Covid• Bamboo, the #1 bestseller for 32 years• Naming fragrances in a different way• Grapefruit and the “recipe” for a great cocktail party• The secret behind NEST New York candles• Converting to sustainable packaging• Scenting 5th Avenue with the iconic Holiday scent• A surprising Andy Cohen moment• Lychee Rose, a stunning new rose fragrance• Madagascar Vanilla, the perfume oil that went viral• The best way to wear perfume oil• Seville Orange, with hand-picked oranges• How to layer scents• What's next for NEST New YorkTo watch the video version on YouTube, go to https://podcast.scentbird.com/episode/39.

Back in the day, shopping for a scented candle would take you to a dusty shelf in the back of the lingerie department. In came Laura and Harry. When they founded Slatkin & Co in 1992, the couple put home fragrance on the map, creating the category and infusing it with a sense of luxury and refinement. Their first candle, Bamboo, became an instant fan-favorite and remains their #1 bestseller after more than three decades.In 2008, Laura launched NEST New York, collaborating with master perfumers to create a collection that spans home and fine fragrance. Harry continues to run Slatkin & Co, which includes Homeworx and four other brands.Hosted by Scentbird's Brittney Jackson Moseley, this episode is split into two parts:In Part 1, Laura and Harry open up about the highs and lows of building businesses together, reveal that they didn't like each other at first, and share the secret to a long and happy marriage. They bring us into their enchanting lifestyle, give us an intimate tour of their home, which doubles as a fragrance testing lab, and share their tips for scenting different rooms to create a sensory paradise for family and friends.In Part 2, Laura shares an inside look at the NEST New York collection, starting with the 18th-century English artist who inspired the brand's iconic botanical paintings. She'll touch on the viral Madagascar Vanilla perfume oil, the crowd-pleaser Grapefruit candle, and the stunning new Lychee Rose fine fragrance. Hear her reaction to a surprising Andy Cohen moment and learn how she recommends layering with perfume oils.Part 1 Highlights:• Laura & Harry, the Queen & King of home fragrance• How scent keeps Laura & Harry's romance alive• What did their first date smell like?• Harry smelled like… a construction worker!?• The secret to their 30+ years of marriage• Putting home fragrance on the map• The journey from Wall Street to fragrance• What it was like to buy a scented candle• A mishap while pitching to Neiman Marcus• Bamboo, the #1 bestseller for 32 years• How Harry's nose gets him into trouble• “Our home is a testing lab”• How they scent their home• Scenting the living room• Scenting the dining room• After dinner, it's time for this kind of scent• The worst thing a guest can do• Scenting the bedroom• Reacting to family photos & videos• An adorable mother/daughter moment• A 19th century “campaign” bed• A family photo by Douglas Friedman• Their son David's chicken farmTo watch the video version on YouTube, go to https://podcast.scentbird.com/episode/39.

In this episode, Meg and Heather discuss Heather's dog's favorite absolute oil Vanilla. Although the supplement facts do not mention explicitly that this can be used internally, it can be. It also works well as a personal perfume alone or paired with florals or citrus. Reach for this oil for calming - especially paired in a bath with epson salts. Explore the many benefits of this wonderful oil! Vanilla Dreams Diffuser Blend 3 drops Madagascar Vanilla 3 drops Lavender 2 drops Cedarwood To purchase or find the price of doTERRA Madagascar Vanilla, click here: https://doterra.me/FC2o4l For more information, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.bottlepoppinpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Heather Skold, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jugglingsimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Meg Fittsgill, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.balanceredeemed.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we sit down with Karrie Shust to talk about all of the ways doTERRA oils can enhance all of your summer gatherings. She'll discuss why the environment for your gathering is so important, how you can use essential oils like Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Lime to promote your environment, as well as some of her favorite oils to use in her summer recipes like Ginger, Madagascar Vanilla, and Cinnamon. This episode is sponsored by Lavender, learn more about how you can get a free, exclusive copy of the Internal Use of Essential Oils audiobook by purchasing a bottle of Lavender. If you'd like to enroll to be a doTERRA member and receive a 25% wholesale discount on all products click here.

Connoisseur Chris took a recent vacation to North Carolina and generously brought back a unique 8oz can of an Imperial Stout from Two Tides Brewery, located in Savannah, Georgia.  Stuffed full of roasted peanuts, Ghana Cocoa Nibs, Madagascar Vanilla, and an insane amount of real-deal waffle cones, this beer sounds like a liquid drumstick.  Instagram: CraftBeerConns – YouTube/Untappd: Craft Beer Connoisseurs Feel Free to throw us a comment, like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

The amazing Sheila Linderman (Judy's pal) joins the podcast for a spirited and lively conversation about many far-ranging topics: how a background in science really does help when it comes to baking and pastry in general. Growing up Orthodox and Kosher. How Chicago's Pickle Barrel restaurant started her on the road to non-kosher foods. Ditching medical school for a culinary arts degree from LA Trade Tech. Then, France, and what it was like being one of only 5 female pastry chefs in Paris when she was younger, and the only American. Los Angeles and how she met and befriended Judy. Her foray into Madagascar Vanilla. Why restaurants seem to all serve the same five desserts. Her cookbook and her many ventures, including helping companies and farmers get organic certification. The Dordogne region of France (again!) and how wonderful small town life is there. Kath and Jan manage to score an open invitation there. A wonderful visit with a true entrepreneur. Listen in!

In this episode, Meg and Heather talk about doTERRA's Madagascar Vanilla absolute. You will learn about the difference between an absolute vs. essential oil, and learn about all the fun ways to use this delicious product! DIY Recipes mentioned in this episode- Natural DIY Vanilla Sugar Scrub- - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil - 5-10 drops Madagascar Vanilla oil - Mix all together and store in a mason jar. Pumpkin Spice Latte Diffuser Blend- - 5 drops Madagascar Vanilla oil - 1 drop Harvest Spice Price of doTERRA Vanilla- $35 wholesale / $46.67 retail Don't forget to register for one of our upcoming free classes that are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Sept) at www.bottlepoppinpodcast.com For more information, check out our website at www.bottlepoppinpodcast.com To learn more about Heather Skold, check out www.jugglingsimplicity.com To learn more about Meg Fittsgill, check out www.balanceredeemed.com

Black Girls Smell Good Creator Maiya Nicole is BACK(!!!) in the Perfume Room today! With over 112K followers on TikTok, 54K on Instagram, and 45K on Twitter, @blackgirlssmellgood is beloved across platforms for her entertaining and incisive POV, impeccable production quality, and expertise. Maiya has remained one of your favorite guests of the pod, and she's one of mine too… which is why I am so happy she's back today! We discuss the most pivotal and memorable scents we tried in 2022, plus we breakdown all the best fragrant holiday gifts for your loved (and liked) ones in your life! OH AND PS - this ep. is 2 parts because Maiya and I talked for over 2 hours lol. Stay tuned for a bonus ep coming your way this Thurs as well as a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MAIYA! FRAGS MENTIONED: Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane, Swiss Arabian Amaali perfume oil, Thameen Royal Sapphire, Yankee Candle Lemon Lavender, Fenty Perfume, PdM Oriana, 7 Virtues Lotus Pear, Floral Street Neon Rose, Givenchy Irresistible, Jorum Studio Pony Boy, Boy Smells Tantrum, Le Labo The Noir 29, Andrea Maack Coven, Estée Lauder Youth Dew, Lattafa Ajwad, Nest: Seville Orange, Madagascar Vanilla, Mancera Roses Vanille, House of Oud Dates Delight, Tom Ford Rose Prick, Glossier You, By Rosie Jane Dulce, Estée Lauder Pleasures, Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie, Xerjoff Italica, Creed Wind Flowers, Amouage Honour Woman, Perfume Room Sample Pack, Ariana Grande Cloud, Ariana Grande Cloud 2.0, Hayley Kiyoko Hue, Ashley benson The 8th, Ariana Grande MOD, Diptyque Eau Capitale, Fragrance Du Bois NY 5th Ave, PdM Percival, Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, A+F Fierce, Bleu de Chanel, Memo Sicilian Leather, Xerjoff Golden Dallah, Mizensir Cologne de Figuier, Creed Aventus Cologne, Creed Aventus, YSL Libre, Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete, Aesop Resurrection hand wash, Diptyque Roses room spray SHOP THIS EPISODE: https://shopmy.us/collections/99134 FOLLOW MAIYA: @blackgirlssmellgood on all platforms FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod (IG) @emma_vern (TT) 15% OFF TWISTED LILY: perfumeroom10 PERFUME ROOM HOLIDAY PACK: https://www.luckyscent.com/product/910005/gift-guide-sample-pack-by-perfume-room-smell-club

In this episode I share the Chinese Medical perspective and the emotional/ energetic properties of the brand new Madagascar Vanilla essential oil. This is an oil you definitely want to have in your tool box, especially if you are on (or are starting) a self-care practice.

Guest: Julia Stanyard Julia Stanyard represents The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime to discuss the investigation into the corruption, money laundering and criminality of The Vanilla Trade in Madagascar.  About 80% of the world's vanilla is grown in the mountainous regions of Madagascar. Extraordinary price rises in recent years have brought rising criminality including organised and violent thefts, money laundering and related corruption. Now, in response to falling prices, the government has imposed minimum prices for exports, but this has provided an opening for new forms of money laundering and corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Haug & Chris Boggess of 3 Floyds Brewing & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into the world of Craft Beer, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, the 1st Metal Brewery, the surge of new Metal themed breweries, Collaborating with bands, Dark Lord Day & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Todd was drinking Dark Matter Coffee's "Vanilla Suburbs", Chris was drinking Devils Backbone Brewing Company's Lager & I was enjoying Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie‘s “Impériale Macadam”! This Imperial Stout was brewed with Macadamia Nuts & Madagascar Vanilla & was aged in Bourbon barrels. It poured out with a pitch black veil, slapped a boozy bourbon nose, smashed an ultra sweet, sticky, nutty & vanilla booze filled finish. It clocked in with a 11.1% ABV. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!! Photo Credit: Lindsay Gallup *** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! *** Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 3 Floyds Brewing: http://www.3floyds.com/ Dark Matter Coffee: https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/ Devils Backbone Brewing Company: https://www.dbbrewingcompany.com/ Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie: http://www.beauregardbrasseriedistillerie.com/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode#40 is a deep dive into four beers from Casey Brewing & Blend (Glenwood Springs, CO): [1] "Back In The Day" (American IPA); [2] "Doc Hollihaze" (Hazy Pale Ale); [3] "NZ State Of Mind" (New England IPA); and [4] "Stout Tribe" (Imperial Stout with Madagascar Vanilla) brewed in collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL). Full show notes at: www.thepodcraft.com.

Today we celebrate a botanist remembered for his work with Pears and Camellias. We'll also learn about a botanist who specialized in grasses and traveled extensively to collect them. We’ll learn about the work of a forensic botanist back in the early 1980s. We take a moment to savor December - courtesy of a verse from the American naturalist and writer Hal Borland. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that came out this summer, and it brings the goodness of the Catskills right to your table. And then we’ll wrap things up with a cute little story about a plant name you won’t soon forget.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated Garden News How Did Madagascar Become the World’s Biggest Producer of Vanilla? | Atlas Obscura | Dan Nosowitz   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events December 16, 1886 Today is the anniversary of the death of the Massachusetts merchant, amateur horticulturist, and politician Marshall Pinckney Wilder. When Marshall started out, his father gave him three options: attend college, start a farm, or work in the family store. Marshall elected to farm. But Marshall was unexpectedly pulled into the family business after his uncle died. In a twist of fate, Marshall was a natural businessman, and he helped take the family wholesale business to even more successful heights. With his financial success, Marshall bought an old farm in Dorchester, Massachusetts, for $5,500.  Marshall called the property Hawthorn Grove. But shortly after moving into Hawthorn Grove, Marshall’s young wife Eliza died. With four small children to raise, Marshall quickly married again. After his personal affairs were squared away, Marshall began designing ten acres worth of gardens on the property - complete with several large greenhouses. Marshall devoted all of his spare time to horticulture, and he loved to dabble in plant breeding. Historical records indicate that Marshall developed a double California Poppy. But without a doubt, Marshall’s favorite pursuits were Pears and Camellias. Marshall successfully cultivated two European Pears - the Bartlett and the Anjou. In Pears alone, Marshall experimented with over 900 varieties. And Marshall’s Camellia collection made him quite famous in certain botanical circles. In all, Marshall Wilder created over 300 Camellia varieties. And Marshall’s top award-winning Camellias were all named after the women in his life: Mrs. Abby Wilder (named for his second wife), Mrs. Julia Wilder (named for his third wife - who was also Abby’s sister), and Jenny Wilder (named for his granddaughter). In 1839 a greenhouse fire destroyed all but two of Marshall’s beloved Camellias. Still, Marshall bounced back quickly the following year thanks to his success in the wholesale business. When Marshall wasn’t gardening at Hawthorne Grove, he was active in horticulture organizations in and around Boston. In addition to serving as the third president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Marshall was the founder and first president of the American Pomological Society. And on Google right now, it says, "The American Pomological Society was founded by Marshall Pinckney Wilder in 1848, to foster the growing of fruit and the development of new varieties, and is the oldest fruit organization in North America." When the great Landscape Architect Andrew Jackson Downing suddenly died, it was Marshall Wilder who delivered his eulogy before the Pomological Congress in Philadelphia in 1852. And, since 1873, the Pomological Society awards the "Wilder Medal" to pomologists who demonstrate outstanding service to horticulture in the broad area of pomology. During his lifetime, Marshall became quite famous for his horticultural activities. After his death, Marshall's private plant collection was used to create the Boston Public Garden. And here’s a fun fact about Marshall Pinckney Wilder: He had a nephew who became a well-known American author and speaker with dwarfism and shared the same name as his uncle - Marshall Pinckney Wilder. And it was Marshall’s nephew named Marshall who inspired the phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”  That phrase was written by Elbert Hubbard, who was inspired by the younger Marshall’s passion, optimism, and innovation.   December 16, 1935  Today is the anniversary of the death of the botanist and agrostologist Albert Spear Hitchcock. During a trip to Ecuador, Albert took a marvelous photo of an Espeletia with the common name Frailejones ("Fray-lay-HOE-ness") or Big Monks. These large plants are in the sunflower family, and they are reminiscent of mullein with their hairy leaves. But these plants are succulents, and at high altitudes, they can capture water vapor from passing clouds. Peter Rockstroh wrote this about Espeletia in a blog post a few years ago, "Of all the botanical oddities to be found in Colombia, Frailejones are probably one of the most striking. Their distinctive shape is unmistakable, and their image is iconic of the páramo ecosystem. Frailejones are members of the cosmopolitan sunflower family (Asteraceae), giant "daisies" in the genus Espeletia. They are the tallest plants in the family, with some reaching nearly 60'/18.5 m. When not in bloom, few people would even recognize them as members of this family. They can look quite spooky, as some populations retain their dead foliage folded over the stem, forming a thick coat to avoid water from freezing in the xylem. When these plants are standing in the mist, it is easy to understand how they could be mistaken for friars wearing thick, brown robes. Hence the name Frailejón in Spanish, a “Big Friar.” Although the "Big Friar" or the "Big Monk" easily captures attention, Albert Hitchcock’s name is synonymous with grasses. In the back half of his career, Albert joined the USDA, and from that point forward, his professional career was devoted to grasses. Albert helped to establish the nearly completely comprehensive grass collection at the National Herbarium in Washington. Albert’s book called the Manual of Grasses remains a primary reference for the subject. In addition to his masterpiece on grasses, Albert wrote over 250 botanical works during his lifetime. A staunch conservationist, Albert was alarmed at the rapid rate of destruction of the world's tropical forests and jungles. Albert was also a tremendous mentor and colleague. Sadly, Albert suffered a heart attack while he was on his way home from a major Botanical conference in Amsterdam. Albert died on board the ship City of Norfolk. After Albert’s death, the botanist Agnes Chase prepared his eulogy, and she recounted how Albert once walked nearly 250 miles over a three-week-long botanizing trip. And Agnes remembered that Albert had fashioned a special wheelbarrow to haul his specimens around - and she recalled this excerpt from Albert's writing about the experience, “I waded through water almost up to my knees, pushed my wheelbarrow, and still managed to keep my collection dry. The mosquitoes were very bad. I had to [wear] my coat, put cheesecloth around my head, and a pair of extra socks on my hands. My shoes had worn through, and my feet were blistered... But, for all the discomforts, the collecting was magnificent, and I felt fully repaid." Albert Hitchcock's massive private herbarium and library were donated to the Smithsonian in a fitting final gesture.   December 16, 1982 On this day, the News-Press out of Fort Myers, Florida, shared a story called "Botanist Determines if the Gardener did it" by Walter Putnam. Here’s an excerpt: “When police investigators are stumped by a thorny problem, they sometimes call in University of Florida scientist David Hall to help them nip a case in the bud. If the gardener did it, Hall is the one to help prove it. He could be considered a "Quincy" of the plant world. Unlike the television hero and real-life medical examiners who collect criminal evidence through autopsies, Hall gathers his from stems and twigs. David said, "I first got into forensic botany when Dr. Dan Ward and I were asked to help on a South Florida murder case. A guy was suspected of strangling a woman. He told police that she invited him in... But they found bits of bark on the windowsill and in his pants cuffs. We matched that bark to bark on the tree outside her window. He'd climbed in the window and attacked her.” Hall's specialty is plant taxonomy or identifying plants. "When you deal with names of plants, you have to know a whole lot about other things about them: the ecology, their physiology, the morphology (shapes of plants)." Hall recalled one suit in which the family of a train accident victim claimed the crossing sign had been down long before the collision. The railroad maintained the victim's car had knocked it over. A type of fungus growing on the signpost proved it had been on the ground long before the accident. Hall said, "I've never been called to testify, not in a single [case]. They've all been settled out of court.”   Unearthed Words December is a blizzard in Wyoming and a gale on the lakes, and the Berkshires frosted like a plate of cupcakes. It is bare trees and evergreens. It is wrestling weed stems and a gleam of partridgeberry on the hillside, a cluster of checkerberries, and winter greens in the thin woodland. It is ground pine, older than the hills where it grows, and it is a seedling maple from two years ago clinging to one last scarlet leaf. It is a stiff-tailed young squirrel scrambling up an oak tree, and it is a mask-faced coon in the cornfield listening for the hounds. It is ice on the pond, lichen on the rock, a flock of chickadees at the dooryard feeder. – Hal Borland, American naturalist and writer, The Golden Circle, December   Grow That Garden Library The Catskills Farm to Table Cookbook by Courtney Wade This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is Over 75 Recipes. In this book, Courtney takes us to the Catskills, where she shows us that the food is centered around fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, dairy, wild game, and foraged produce. A chef, photographer, and graphic designer, Courtney lives on a farm in the Catskills in upstate New York. Her lovely cookbook is the perfect showcase for all of Courtney’s strengths. Courtney’s book is divided into seasons and shares recipes from favorite local hangouts. Along with excellent harvesting and growing advice, Courtney’s recipes bring the goodness of the Catskills right to your table. This book is 240 pages of delicious recipes and inspiring photography that will transport you to upstate New York. You can get a copy of The Catskills Farm to Table Cookbook by Courtney Wade and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $5   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart December 16, 1916  On this day, an adorable little story was shared in the Star Phoenix out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. “A famous botanist was pacing slowly along a country road, his eyes, as usual, roaming from side to side for new plants to study. Suddenly an eager look swept across his futures, and he leaned over the low fence enclosing a cottage garden. He had found a plant he did not know. What could it be? If only he had a specimen of it to study! At that moment, a shock-headed lad strolled along the road and stopped to gaze open-mouthed at the botanist. "I say!" called the botanist, urgently. "See that there that pale pink one in the corner? Do you know it?" "Aye," said the country boy, briefly. "What's its name? Do you know what family it belongs to?" The lad jerked a grubby thumb over his shoulder toward the little cottage as he spoke more briefly still: "Higginses!”   Note: Edited for readability.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Delicious Blueberry Popsicles   Prep Time – 5 minutes   Ingredients   2 Cups of Fresh Blueberries ¾ Cup of either   a. Chobani Non-Fat Plain Yogurt  or So Delicious Coconut Milk Unsweetened Vanilla Yogurt Alter ½ Cup of Almond Butter  ( I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter)                   Go to  www.ArtisanaOrganics.com 1 teaspoon of Vanilla  (REAL Vanilla has no alcohol in it.) Vanilla EXTRACT does contain Alcohol as a preservative.  The most sought after type of REAL Vanilla is Madagascar Vanilla. As the name suggests….the Vanilla beans or pure extract come from the island of Madagascar. Madagascar is about 266miles off the East Coast of South Africa….or directly East of the country of Mozambique. Madagascar Vanilla is expensive. For a 2 oz. bottle on the Amoretti.com website,  you will pay about $11.99. By Comparison…..Vanilla Extract…which does contain alcohol, can be bought at your local supermarket. I priced a 2 oz bottle of “McCormick’s” Vanilla Extract at Walmart for $8.12.  Buy whichever type of Vanilla floats your boat. There isn’t a tremendous difference in taste. One has alcohol in it…..the other doesn’t.     Where do you BUY the Popsicle Molds? On Amazon of course! I like the “Mamasicles” brand. They cost $7.99 at the time this episode was recorded and have “ 6 Popsicle Molds.” Go to      goo.gl/UyoDyN   to find the “Mamasicles.”   Ok….Let’s make some Healthy, Delicious Popsicles!     EASY Peasy Instructions:   Blend the Blueberries, Yogurt, Almond Butter and Vanilla in a blender until Smooth.   Pour the mixture into your Popsicle Mold.   Insert the sticks into each mold   Freeze until solid   When You’re ready for a Delicious, Healthy Snack……Pop out a Blueberry Popsicle and Enjoy!   Nutritional Value Each Popsicle has: 112 Calories 10g Fat 8.5g Protein 2g Fiber 1.5g Sugar 6 g  Carbs 14g Sodium 53g Potassium 45% of the Daily Allowance of B 12 40% Daily Allowance of Vit D 12% Daily Allowance of Iron 91% of Daily Allowance of Calcium   PLUS…..Blueberries are the King of Anti-Oxidants! 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pivotalfilmpodcast@gmail.com twitter.com/filmpivotal pivotalfilm.com Mario and Tom begin this week’s episode by heaping massive amounts of praise on Steven Soderbergh’s Netflix film “High Flying Bird,” starring an electric Andre Holland (9:50). They then take a trip back to the past in search of their number 74’s Tom (41:20), Mario (1:15:43). On Tap! From Brooklyn, New York, Sixpoint Brewery’s, Barrel-Aged 4Beans Porter – a rich brew of beans and barley—a special blend of liquid aged in rye whiskey and bourbon barrels— meets Madagascar Vanilla (https://sixpoint.com/beers/barrel-aged-4beans/)(4:03). Music Credits: "Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera" Robert Pollard, "Pivotal Film" Guided By Voices, “Somebody’s Baby” Jackson Browne, "Ghost" Neutral Milk Hotel

7-31-18   Mountain Rose Herbs is an online purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. They focus on sustainability and offer one of the most thorough selections of certified organic herbs, spices, and botanical products today. Organics are their first choice regardless of price or profit. They try to stay as close to zero waste as they can, and have a Platinum ranking for Zero Waste Certification. Their herbs are certified organic, and sustainably harvested. They sell everything from herbs and spices, to culinary oils, bath and body care products, essential oils and so much more. If you want us to tackle your mead making questions, you can send us a question and we'll tackle it online! 9PM EDT/6PM PDT Join us on live chat during the show Bring your questions and your mead, and let's talk mead! You can call us at 803-443-MEAD (6323), or Skype us at meadwench (please friend me first and say you're a listener, I get tons of Skype spam), or tweet to @gotmeadnow. This player will show the most recent show, and when we're live, will play the live feed. If you are calling in, please turn off the player sound, so we don't get feedback. Click here to see a playable list of all our episodes! Show links and notes DraughtLab - Sensory Guide for Craft Beer Danny Acevedo - Modern Mead Making Videos BJCP The Flavor Bible Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events Learn to Make Mead with Herbs - taught by Kiley Gwynn on Facebook Live August 1-August 4 - Sap House Meadery - 20% off all purchases in house and online, free tours and tasting Saturday August 2 - Lincoln Lagers Brew Club - Jeremy Goering is giving a demo on Session Meads. That mead will be served at the judges reception for the Sowers Cup competition. August 3-4 - Uprising Meadery - Grand Opening August 3 - Melovino Meadery - 20% off orders for all AMMA members through Mead Day August 4 - Black Heath Meadery - Black Heath Meadery releasing batch 2 of Double Barrel Double Vanilla Weight of the World - bourbon barrel aged traditional mead aged one year in Dickel Tennessee Whiskey barrels with 2 pounds of Madagascar Vanilla beans. August 4 - HoneyGirl Meadery - Mead Day August 4 - Brimming Horn Meadery - Mead Day August 4 - Second City Meadery - doing Mead Day giveaways August 4 - Heirophant Meadery - Mead Day release of the Song of the Elders mead August 4 - Laurel Highlands Meadery - Mead Day meadmaking demo - 3PM August 4 - BeeCraft Mead - Mead Day celebration August 4 - HIve and Barrel Meadery - Mead Day August 4 - Brooklyn Mead Day August 4 - White Winter Winery - Mead Day August 4 - Ancient Fire Mead and Cider - Mead Day Celebration August 4 - Hopcat in Royal Oak, MI - Mead Day Celebration August 4 - Arizona Mead and Cider Festival- Arizona Mead Co., Arizona Sake Company, Cider Corps, Drinking Horn Meadery, Meridian Hive Meadery, Redstone Meadery, Stoic Cider, Superstition Meadery, Angry Orchard, Blackthorn Cider, Crispin Cider, Magners, Smith and Forge, Woodchuck, Wyders, and more! August 4-5 - B.NektarPalooza - International Beer, Cider and Mead Festival August 5 - Enlightenment Wines - Mead Day with NY meaderies August 25 - Bronto Mead - Weed and Mead Party Got an event you’d like us to mention on GotMead Live? Send us an email at gotmeadlive@gotmead.com and tell us about it!

Production Scheduling Events                                                               i.      Great Trail Festival August 25-26 & September 1,2, and 3 in Malvern Ohio                                                             ii.      Yankee Peddler September September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23                                                           iii.      Old Mill Festival October 12,13, 14                                                           iv.      Possibility of Ann Arbor Fiber….  or maybe Rhinebeck…. Production What’s In my Tea Pot Material Sourcing Shipping After 5 Production Juno Regina by Miriam Felton                                                               i.      Still on chart three and it seems to be 2 steps forward and three back.  After correcting the last error I got the first lace row of chart three complete only to make another error in lace row #2 that I didn’t find until  I was at the end of lace row 3.  I need to tink the two row but I decided taking a deep breath and walking away was the best think I could do.                                                             ii.      I’m back in the in between limbo again.  I need to finish Nichol’s B-day socks but I’m procrastinating because she hasn’t tried on Sock 1 yet.  I’m concerned the leg might be a bit tight and I’d rather only fix one sock.  I have a bag pattern I want to know but it calls for bulky and I have no bulky in my stash!  EEEEEEEK!  Sometimes I cheat when Bulky is called for and hold a worsted double but I don’t even have the yardage in worsted to do that….  I’ve also committed to a pink baby sweater and I have no pink in my stash…  So I’m still figuring out what’s next.  What’s in My Tea Pot Celestial Seasonings Madagascar Vanilla Rooibus                                                               i.      "Harvested from the mountainous Cederberg region of South Africa , Rooibos is a mellow and relaxing herb whose slightly nutty flavor offers hints of cherry and toffee. In our Madagascar Vanilla red tea, Rooibos is perfectly complemented by the rich flavor of another African favorite, vanilla – resulting in a sublime and satisfying tea experience."                                                             ii.      This is was a go to tea before I found my Cardamom Black Assam and was introduced to Jasmine anything.  With artificial sweetener the vanilla can make it almost too sweet and so a bit chemically.  I like sweet tea but I use less than a packet in this.  I find the vanilla comforting.  So when I caught B’s cold last week I picked this up at Giant Eagle.                                                            iii.      I also got an incredibly awesome care package from a listener that I’ve been corresponding back and forth with that will fill the tea pot with new Teas for the next several weeks!   When I saw all the teas I squealed and did a dance in the kitchen .  B thought I was insane.  J  I’ve been previewing them at home but will start using them in the tea pot over the next few weeks.  Many Many thanks to LittleRedHen!  I’m blown away by how awesome this is! Material Sourcing Tour De Fleece has come and gone. My goal was 2 lbs and I didn’t make it.  I have 1 lb of spun and plied and another 9 oz of singles spun.  I did manage to spin everyday.  Though it was slow an unproductive at the end.                                                                i.      I’m all GRACE and DEXTERITY and managed to fall down some steps at a friends camper.  I did a good job of it too…  Hit my head, Bruises over my entire lower body,  Still dealing with a bruised tailbone and it’s been a few weeks…  Sitting has been uncomfortable. Still no word on my fleece from the processor hopefully soon! Shipping The Hitch Hiker                                                               i.      MissMandiGirl beat me.  She finished the KAL before I did.  I know this wasn’t a race but really deep down I think everyone wants to “win” right?  Please don’t let it be just me!                                                             ii.      The pattern was a breeze to knit once I had the pattern memorized.  Great social knitting.                                                           iii.      I think the Sweet Briar Yarn really made this though I love how the stitched look a bit like hundreds of beads because of the nylon content but the shawlette still has satisfying “squish”  in my hands.  The Starving Artist Beret by Laura Linneman                                                               i.      I signed up for my first ever swap on Ravelry.  It was a scavenger hunt swap and one of the requirements was a little something to keep my partner warm.  I saw some scarves and shawls coming out of packages but no hats.  So I went the hat route.                                                             ii.      I knit this from the two extra skeins of Purl Bee Acrylic / Alpaca (my partner was OK with Acrylic yarn) in Damson that was left over from the 2nd Ruffled and Ruched Scarf I made.  The pattern calls for Bulky and this is one of those instances where I cheated ad held the worsted weight double.  The resulting hat is THICK and WARM and FUZZY!  I hop she likes it.  I’m jealous I don’t have one of my own. Afer 5                                                               i.      The rumors of my fading are grossly exaggerated…   1.      Work is status quo.  I had a major melt down in my bosses office and now I share an assistant with the production scheduler.  As she becomes more and more able to take things off my plate things are getting better and better.  My being able to podcast tonight is largely in part to her.  HURRAH! 2.      B starts Kindergarten in 3 weeks.  I’m not sure how I feel about this.  I know with Nate I took the day off and expected to have a tough time dropping him off.  I expected him to be scared and to cry.  What happened though was totally the opposite.  Nate grabbed his backpack and marched right into school and was fine.  I on the other hand sat in the parking lot in my car and cried for ½ an hour.  This time I have no vacation time so Daddy is taking the 1st day of school duties.  I wonder if he’ll admit to crying in the parking lot.  I did read that the first day is an abbreviated schedule and the attending parent is meant to stay all day and see the routine.  Maybe easing us into the schedule will make it better. 3.      Nate is off vacationing for the next few weeks with his dad. 4.      Question of the commute this morning:  Mom?  Do Zombies have names?b